PR15756088_ Solicitation FAC CMR grounds safety improvement project_fin--.pdf

Embassy of the United States of America

Banjul, The Gambia

Date: June 1st, 2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations_PR15756088: CMR grounds safety improvement project.

The US Embassy Banjul wishes to solicit bids for repairing the walkways, stairways, patio, and gazebo in the CMR compound. The repairs will include the removal of all existing pavers, stones, and sunken areas in the walkways and stairways, followed by their replacement with non-slip floor tiles. Additionally, the project will include repairing the storm drainage system and meeting safety requirements by installing handrails as per below scope of work (SOW). U.S.

Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting a technically acceptable quotation at the lowest price.

A site visit will be held on June 18th ,2026 at 11:00 a.m. at house 1001 Fajara in Banjul.

Interested contractors should submit no more than two names of attendees to the address

BanjulGSOProcurement@state.gov with subject line Request for Site visit-

PR15756088: FAC: CMR grounds safety improvement project not later than June 16th

,2026 at 10:00 a.m. Gambian Time.

Quotations are due by June 25th ,2026 at 4:00 P.M. Gambian time. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to BanjulGsoProcurement@state.gov

It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word

2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

For a quotation to be considered, you must submit the following:

1. Package One- Technical proposal.

2. Package two - Cost proposal as per pricing table.

Attendance at the site visit prior to submission of an offer or proposal is required in accordance with FAR 52.236-27 (Site Visit). Offerors that fail to attend the site visit may be determined non-responsible, and their offer or proposal may be eliminated from further consideration.

Accordingly, all offerors intending to submit a proposal are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit.

Sincerely, For Peter Hamm

Contracting Officer

STATEMENT OF WORK

For

CMR Grounds Safety Improvement

U.S. Embassy Banjul, Gambia

06/26/2025

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 OVERVIEW & DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this task is to solicit bids for repairing the walkways, stairways, patio, and gazebo in the CMR compound. The repairs will include the removal of all existing pavers, stones, and sunken areas in the walkways and stairways, followed by their replacement with non-slip floor tiles. Additionally, the project will include repairing the storm drainage system and meeting safety requirements by installing handrails.

1.2 LOCATION: The CMR facility is in the capital of The Gambia, Banjul, at 18 Atlantic Road, Fajara , St. Mary. All onsite inspections must be coordinated through the U.S. Embassy’s

Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.3 OBJECTIVE: The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer or ORSC Project

Manager to plan job sequencing for work commencing in the CMR compound. The project involves improving the stairways and walkways by replacing the existing stones and pavers with new ones, installing handrails to meet U.S. State Department safety requirements, and replacing the sink in poor condition located in the gazebo area near the swimming pool.

1.4 COMMUNICATION: The Contractor shall maintain contact with the US Embassy regarding this project through the Contracting Officer's Representative:

xxxxxx, U.S. Embassy Banjul, email: xxxxxxx, mobile: xxxxxxx

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The Contractor shall provide equipment, materials, tools, and supervision as needed to complete the services that meet the technical requirements in this Statement of Work (SOW). It is expected that the Contract personnel shall partner closely with U.S. Embassy personnel.

2.2 The work shall be executed in a diligent manner in accordance with a negotiated firm fixed price contract and performance period. The period of performance for all phases of the project shall be completed in the time frame agreed upon. Work shall commence from date agreed upon by all parties after Contract Award date.

2.3 Contractor work hours will be from 0800 to 1700 each day. This is to ensure proper escort staffing during the project. Work outside of normal working hours shall be coordinated with the

COR with advance notice of 2 days.

2.4 Contract personnel shall have limited access to or be admitted into any structure outside the areas designated for the project except with permission by the U.S. Embassy. The Contractor shall address the impact of the consequent disruption and provide for a continuing level of operation for continuous occupation of any CMR spaces.

2.5 Deliverables: The Contractor shall be required to prepare and submit, before the work commences; a qualifying statement, Quality Management Plan (QMP), Project Safety Plan (PSP)

(4.8 below), projected phases with timelines, and total project cost. Also, refer to 6.0 below.

Once these plans are completed, provide prospective phase planning, cost estimates, materials required, and required architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and specifications of project work. These documents shall provide the necessary interfaces, coordination, and communication between the Requesting Office and COR for the successful delivery of project plans.

3.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

3.1. The Contractor shall not perform any work outside the scope of this Statement of Work

(SOW) and its accompanying specifications unless explicitly directed in writing by the

Contracting Officer (CO).

Any work undertaken by contract personnel beyond the scope of this SOW and its accompanying specifications, without written authorization from the CO, will be done at their own risk and will not incur any cost to the Embassy.

3.2 The Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall not commence any work until the NTP has been issued by the CO.

3.3 The U.S. Embassy makes no representations or warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, regarding the quality, level of completion, accuracy, compliance with standards, codes, and requirements described or referenced in this Statement of Work (SOW), or the degree of coordination between or among the documents provided to the Contractor.

3.4 Neither the U.S. Embassy’s review, approval, acceptance of, nor payment for the services required under this contract shall be interpreted as a waiver of any rights under this contract or as a waiver of any cause of action against the Contractor arising from the performance of this contract.

3.5. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to inspect and test all services specified in the contract, to the extent practicable, at any time and location during the term of the contract.

Additionally, the Office of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), through one of its Subject

Matter Experts (SMEs) may conduct quality assurance inspections (QAI) and tests during the project to ensure that the work complies with the Statement of Work (SOW).

3.6 The Contracting Officer (CO) has the authority to issue a temporary stop order at any phase of this Statement of Work (SOW).

This authority may be exercised when the U.S. Embassy requires time for official functions or possesses specific credible information indicating an immediate threat to the lives of U.S.

Embassy personnel, and where the continuation of the project would increase the Embassy's vulnerability.

The contractor Supervision team shall promptly notify the CO when work has been stopped.

3.7. If any of the Contractor’s services fail to meet the contract requirements, the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) may require the Contractor’s supervision team to re-perform the services in compliance with the contract requirements.

Alternatively, the U.S. Embassy may, either through the contract or other means, perform the services itself and charge the Contractor for any costs incurred by the Embassy directly related to the performance of such services, or terminate the contract for default.

3.8 The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to terminate this contract, in whole or in part, for convenience at any time if the Contracting Officer determines that such termination is in the best interest of the U.S. Government.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR

4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction services furnished under this contract. The Contractor shall without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its construction and other services.

4.2 Quality Management Plan (QMP). The Contractor shall submit a project specific QMP for review by the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible to meet the guidelines of the QMP throughout the duration of work and shall be subject to the oversight of Contractor Supervision on all issues relating to construction quality.

4.3 The Contractor shall identify a Site Project Manager who shall be responsible for the overall management of the project and shall represent the firm on the site during construction activities.

The Site Project Manager shall be approved by the COR.

4.4 The Site Project Manager and Safety Representative (See Section 4.8) shall attend all project meetings, prepare weekly status update reports on the project, and submit them to the COR.

Status reports shall contain meeting minutes, accomplishments, arising concerns and proposed solutions, any proposed changed orders, personnel safety reports, and any other pertinent information required to report the progress of performance.

4.5 All documentation produced for this project will become the ownership of U.S. Embassy

Banjul at the completion of this project.

4.6 The Contractor shall verify that all materials, equipment, and systems provide operational dependability.

4.7 Any cost associated with services subcontracted by the Contractor shall be borne by and be the complete responsibility of the Contractor under the fixed price of this contract.

4.8 Project Safety Plan (PSP): The Contractor is responsible for the safety of employees and subcontractors and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs, and practices pertaining to labor, safety and similar matters. The Contractor shall prepare a PSP and shall designate a Safety Representative, who will be on site throughout the duration of the work, to be responsible for implementation of proper health, safety, and sanitation procedures throughout the contract period of performance. The Contractor shall promptly report all accidents resulting in lost time, disabling, or fatal injuries to the Post Occupational Health & Safety Officer

(POSHO),

Assistant POSHO (APOSHO), and/or the COR. See Section 10 for items to be included in the

Project Safety Plan (PSP).

4.9 The Contractor shall be and remain liable to the U. S. Embassy in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the U. S. Embassy caused by the Contractor’s negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this contract. The rights and remedies for the U. S. Embassy provided for under this contract are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.

5.0 PRE-PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The Contractor shall examine all the documents and visit the site to fully inform themselves of all the conditions and limitations applied to the survey and submit a firm, fixed-price cost proposal for all the work. No subsequent cost allowance will be made to the firm for neglect of the existing conditions.

5.2 Provide a qualifying statement that the Contractor’s company and all personnel are qualified to perform the tasks involved with the project. This will include proper lift equipment, fall protection, hand tools, uniforms, and size of staff.

5.3 The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Quality Management Plan (QMP) and Project

Safety Plan (SSP) to address the project. The QMP and PSP are intended to document the entire project from beginning to end.

5.4 Submit a copy of the Contractor’s Guarantee covering the work, labor, and equipment for a period of ONE [1] year at no cost to the U. S. Embassy and signed by the contractor.

5.5 Submit a Bill of Materials [BOM], product literature, samples, and standard specification submittals of all potential materials to be used in the project provided by the Contractor (i.e., metal siding styles, product catalogs, color samples, if needed). The BOM's shall list the equipment and materials in sufficient detail that a purchase order for the materials and equipment can be executed without further elaboration or specifications. These documents will be used by the U. S. Embassy to approve all equipment and materials.

6.0 PROJECT SPECIFICS AND REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The following list of tasks should be observed by the contractor, but not limited to:

1. Remove existing slippery tiles of the walkways/stairways leading from the residence to the southern gate-including with approved pavers.

i. Stair A & B: Attachment #1 – Figure 1&2

ii. Product Data: Basis of Design Pavers

2. Provide and install ABA-compliant railing to both stairways (N and S).

i. Stair A & Stair B: Attachment #1 – Figure 3&4

ii. ABA handrail diagrams – Annex #8

iii. Product Data: Basis of Design handrail

3. Replace uneven walkway leading from the front of the residence to the back patio with a new walkway of approved pavers (N and S).

i. Walkway A: Attachment #2 – Figure 5, 6&7

ii. Product Data: Basis of Design Pavers

4. Remove existing tiles of the back patio, replace them with approved outdoor tiles and provide and install an ABA-compliant stair railing along one side of the stairs.

i. Central steps to the Sunroom: Attachment #2 – Figure 8

ii. Product Data: Basis of Design patio tiles

iii. ABA handrail diagrams – Annex #8

iv. Product Data: Basis of Design handrail

5. Provide and lay pavers leading from the back patio grass area to the outside bathrooms.

i. Attachment #7

ii. Product Data: Basis of Design pavers

6. Pool cabana patio: Repair significant floor cracks and retile floor with approved tiles

i. Attachment #3 – Figure 9, 10&11

ii. Product Data: Basis of Design floor tiles

7. Pool cabana entertainment space: Replace ceiling, countertop, hand washing sink, and reconnect plumbing.

i. Attachment #4 – Figure 12, 13&14

ii. Product Data: Prefabricated sink in cabinet

8. Construct extra step to the existing stairways leading to the pool from the southern gate and install an ADA-compliant stair railing.

i. Attachment #5 – Figure 15, 16&17

ii. ABA handrail diagrams – Annex 8

iii. Product Data: Basis of Design handrail

9. Repair/replace damaged concrete drainage blocks along the north property line running toward the beach.

i. Attachment #6 – Figure 18-28

10. Dispose of all construction debris from the compound.

6.2 No construction activities shall begin until approvals of the construction materials are accepted by the COR.

6.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for all required materials not provided by the Embassy, equipment, and personnel to manage, administer, and supervise the project. All Contractor workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner as determined by the

COR.

6.4 All materials and equipment used for the survey shall be properly calibrated and in new or good working order, unless noted otherwise. The Contractor shall transport and safeguard all construction materials and equipment, as required, for the project.

6.5 Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during construction activities, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Damaged or defective items shall be replaced at the

Contractor’s expense. The Contractor will be responsible for security of all materials and equipment.

6.6 The Contractor will be provided with a storage and staging area as determined by the COR.

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the area to its original condition at the completion of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair of any damage incurred to buildings or pavement as a result of storage activities. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any additional off compound storage areas as required.

6.7 The Contractor shall always keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials.

Upon completion, Contract personnel shall remove any temporary facilities and leave the project site in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to the COR.

6.8 Contract personnel shall perform the work at the site during the U. S. Embassy's normal workday hours, unless alternate work hours are agreed upon with the COR.

6.9 The Contractor shall be responsible for connection of temporary utilities to existing utilities including water and power lines. All temporary connections to local water and power lines sha be coordinated with the COR. The Contractor shall pay all costs incurred in connecting, converting, and transferring the utilities to the work.

6.10 At the end of each workday, or notification of a temporary stop order, Contract personnel shall lower and secure all temporary work platforms and/or harnesses. Contract personnel shall notify the COR of the temporary barricade locations. Beginning the next workday, Contract personnel shall remove the temporary barricades before continuing the project.

6.11 Protections and Damage Plan: The Contractor shall be responsible to protect all U.S.

Government property to include: all furniture, furnishings, and interior and exterior architectural finishes from damage. Any damage caused by Contract personnel to architectural interior and exterior finishes will be returned to original condition by the Contractor at the firm’s expense. In addition to the architectural finishes, Contract personnel shall protect all non-included mechanical and electrical equipment and controls from damage throughout the duration of work.

Prior to commencing the work, contract personnel along with Embassy representatives shall survey the site that will be impacted by the project work and document existing conditions. It shall be the firm’s responsibility to document in writing all pre-existing damaged surfaces prior to the start of the project work and to provide a copy of the documentation to the COR prior to project start.

6.12 Storm Protection: Should warnings of wind of gale force or stronger be issued, the

Contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize danger to persons, the work, and adjacent property. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closing all openings, removing all loose materials, tools, and equipment from exposed locations, and other temporary work.

6.13 Material Debris and Removal Plan: The Contractor shall keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulation of waste materials daily and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the storage, transportation, and disposal of waste materials.

The Contractor shall not use the U. S. Embassy waste disposal facilities including garbage cans, trash piles, or dumpsters.

6.14 Landscape Restoration: The surfaces of all unpaved areas disturbed by construction activities shall be sodded with an approved grass native to the sodded area as approved by the

COR. These shall include areas where existing pavement is removed, areas where excavation takes place, and areas where existing sod is killed or compacted by construction activities.

Landscape shrubs killed or damaged by construction activities shall be replaced with same species and size.

7.0 GOVERNING CRITERIA

7.1 The Contractor’s work shall be in accordance with U.S. codes and standards. The COR will review and comment on the firm’s submissions using the latest, most recent versions of the following codes and standards:

· American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)

· International Building Code (IBC)

· National Electrical Code (NEC)

· OBO Design Standards and Permitting

· United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE)ll

If there is conflict between local and OBO or International codes, the more stringent requirement shall be followed. New work being provided shall, at a minimum, be equal to or better than the current installation.

7.2 Statement of Work for construction services and the following accompanying manufacturer’s specifications:

· Manufacturing specifications under this Statement of Work shall be in accordance with the manufacturer chosen for metal siding. Manufacturing specifications should meet or exceed

ASTM standards, federal/state/local building codes.

8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

8.1 The Contractor shall commence work under this contract promptly, execute the work diligently, and achieve final completion and acceptance including final cleanup of the premises within thirty calendar days of the date of the NTP. Events at the residence may require that work be suspended. The completion time shall be adjusted for any time the Contracting Officer’s

Representative has requested that work be suspended.

8.2 Milestones:

· Contractor Pre-Proposal Site Visit: TBD

· Award of Contract: TBD

· Notice to Proceed (NTP): TBD

· Pre-Construction Submittals Within 10 days of NTP

· Project Kick-Off Meeting Within 10 days of NTP

· U. S. Embassy Submittal Review Within 20 days of receiving submittals.

· Construction activities commencement: Within 30 days of material receipt.

· Construction period of performance: As per Contractor’s project plan.

8.3 Project Closeout & Turnover: Provide to the COR, one copy of the following:

· Renovation drawings/renderings.

· Final Invoice

9.0 PROJECT-SPECIFIC SECURITY PROGRAM

9.1 The work to be performed under this contract requires that the Contractor, its employees, and sub-contractors submit required personal data material for review by the U. S. Embassy Security section for access consideration. Information submitted by the Contractor will not be disclosed beyond the U. S. Embassy.

9.2 The Contractor shall submit this information, including vehicle(s) (if vehicle required) details required to access the site, within 45 days of the Notice to Proceed.

10.0 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

10.0.1The contractor shall demonstrate understanding of his/her responsibilities related to the safety requirements by addressing hazards in preplanning processes and meetings.

10.0.2 Prior to starting a project, the contractor is required to review the work site and identify hazards that may occur while performing the job.

10.0.3 The contractor is expected to provide a “competent person” to implement Site health and safety plan and to oversee its compliance. A competent person is an individual who, by way of training and/or experience, is knowledgeable of applicable standards, can identify workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, is designated by the employer, and has authority to take appropriate actions.

10.0.4 The contractor is required to provide proof of payment of local insurance of all the employees that will be involved in the project. Likewise, the contractor is required to provide monthly payment documents of local insurance for the length of work.

10.0.5 The contractor will conduct a safety briefing before starting daily work.

10.0.6 Contractor personnel who have signs of drunkenness or who are under the influence of stimulants or hallucinogens will be denied entry to the work area.

10.0.7 The contractor shall ensure individuals working at the site are trained and aware of potential hazards. The contractor shall ensure that these individuals are provided with proper safety equipment to prevent accidental injury in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

10.0.8 The contractor shall accept the safety standards set by the U.S. Embassy.

10.0.9 All workers will remove all chains, rings, watches and/or bracelets during the execution of work.

10.0.10 Smoking is prohibited in the worksite area. Designated smoking areas will be identified that are away from the worksite.

10.0.11 The contractor will report accidents to the COR who will pass the proper data to the POSHO or Safety Coordinator.

10.1 BARRICADING AND WARNING SIGNS

10.1.1 The contractor shall place provisional barricades and warning signs to maintain a safe and accessible path-of-travel for all pedestrians, including those with disabilities, to avoid accidents with third parties. Barricades alert others about hazards created by construction activities and shall be used to control vehicular traffic around the work site as well.

10.1.2 Erect and maintain for the duration of the Contract proper barricades including fencing material, traffic cones, caution tape and temporary curb ramps complying with all access codes and regulations.

10.1.3 Ensure that no construction materials are stored and/or placed on the path-of travel.

10.1.4 Maintain the construction barriers in a sound, neat, and clean condition.

10.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENTS

10.2.1 Contractor personnel shall use personal protective equipment (PPE) required and in accordance with the contracted work.

10.2.2 The contractor is required to inspect and maintain spare PPE in case of damage, deterioration, or loss of the equipment.

10.2.3 The PPE used shall meet the technical specifications required by local regulation and international standards.

10.2.4 Sharp cutting tools shall be carried in Tools Carrying Cases; under no circumstances are they to be carried in uniform pockets.

10.2.5 In those tasks where PPE certified is required, the contractor shall provide the current certification. The contractor shall provide records of PPE received for all the employees involved in the task.

10.3 SAFETY INSPECTIONS REQUIREMENTS

10.3.1 All tools, equipment and/or machinery that will be used in the execution of the contracted work shall be inspected by a competent person before starting the project.

10.3.2 COR and/or Safety representatives may inspect equipment, tools and/or machinery of the contractor at any time and may request to change it if deemed necessary.

10.4 HAND AND POWER TOOL SAFETY

10.3.2 The contractor shall ensure the safety of tools and equipment used by its employees.

10.3.3 Inspected at regular intervals and maintain in good condition all tools in accordance with the manufacture’s specifications.

10.3.4 Ensure that tools are used for their intended purposes.

10.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

10.5.1 In case of an emergency within the CMR facilities and/or during the execution of the contracted work, contractor personnel shall follow the instructions given by the U.S. Embassy representative (escort) who is supervising the work, or security personnel.

10.5.2 The contractor shall not obstruct emergency response equipment such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, fire cabinets, defibrillators, spill kits, stretchers, eye wash stations or safety signs.

10.6 HIGH RISK WORK REQUIREMENTS

10.6.1 The contractor shall submit certificates of training for each person who will conduct the task. These certificates shall be submitted before starting the execution of the project.

10.6.2 The contractor shall prepare a work permit specifically for the task and shall be provided to the COR before the initiation of work.

10.6.3 The contractor shall send a risk assessment of the task in a minimum period of eight

(8) working days before commencement of work. The POSHO or Safety

Coordinator will review the document and make any comment it deems necessary.

10.6.4 The execution of high-risk activities will be carried out with a minimum of two people present that may give first aid or notice in case of emergency.

10.7 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

10.7.1 The contractor shall fully comply with the U.S. Embassy policies related with Electrical Safety Work Practices and Work-de energized to prevent any incident that may impact the health of personnel and/or post electrical systems.

10.7.2 All personnel conducting electrical work shall be sufficiently trained and considered as competent persons prior to performing the work.

10.7.3 The contractor should identify any potential sources of electrical energy likely to cause death, injury, or serious physical harm.

10.7.4 Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local regulation and U.S.

standards.

10.8 FALL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

10.8.1 All work performed at more than 1.2 meters (4ft) is considered work at heights based on general laws, therefore the contractor shall strictly comply with the requirements of work on elevation:

10.8.2 All equipment to work at elevated surfaces shall meet at least the ANSI

Z359.1 standards or European counterparts.

10.8.3 All contractor personnel using equipment for work at heights shall follow the instructions and warnings associated with such equipment.

10.8.4 Contractor personnel will not use as an anchor point for work, ladders, piping, or pipe supports.

10.8.5 If an anchor point does not offer the recommended resistance for fall protection (5000lbs), the contractor shall provide protective equipment for heights with dampers that may decrease the impact force.

10.8.6 Scissor scaffolds are prohibited. Only use multi directional/modular scaffolding properly certified. Use dielectric ladders to work with electricity and areas with electrical influence.

10.8.7 It is forbidden to stand on or above the second top rung of the ladders.

10.8.8 All personnel performing work above 4 ft (1.2m) shall use at least the following personal protection equipment: helmet (dielectric if needed), with chin strap and three support points, safety glasses that protect eyes from impacts;

hearing protection, if necessary, gloves with high resistance to abrasion, slip reinforced toe boots, work clothes according to weather conditions and risk factors and proper fall protection systems.

10.8.9 The contractor shall submit to the COR, in a minimum period of eight working days before starting the work, the training certificates of all workers who will perform the job. Retraining should be provided to employees at least once a year as required by local legislation.

10.9 SCAFFOLDING REQUIREMENTS

10.9.1 The contractor is responsible for proving safe conditions when using, erecting, and breaking down scaffolding.

10.9.2 Scaffolds should be erected and dismantled by competent workers, under the supervision of knowledgeable and experienced supervisors.

10.9.3 Scaffolds should be erected on a rigid surface, capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement.

10.9.4 Ensure scaffold is equipped with standard guardrails and toe boards on all open sides and ends of platforms four to ten feet in height.

10.9.5 Provide an access ladder or equivalent safe access.

10.9.6 Supported scaffolds with a height to base width ratio of more than four to one (4:1) shall be restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means.

10.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT

10.10.1 If the contracted task requires the use of chemicals, the contractor shall comply with the specifications required by local law or U.S standards for storage, handling, and transportation.

10.10.2 The contractor is responsible for verifying the correct handling of each product such as storage, labeling, required PPE, and disposal of waste in compliance with safety and environment regulations.

10.10.3 Contractor shall have accessible copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical brought onto Post’s property.

10.10.4 Forward SDSs of hazardous materials to the COR for review.

10.10.5 Use and store all hazardous or flammable chemicals brought on the project site in approved containers.

10.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING LOADS, USE OF CRANES OR

ELEVATING WORK

PLATFORMS

10.11.1 The contractor shall submit to the COR certificates of the equipment

(issued by a certified entity) used for the work (including forklift, cranes, and elevating platforms) and required documents of the vehicles (ownership card and mechanical inspections).

10.11.2 The contractor shall send to the COR all the certificates of all the slings, chains, shackles, or other elements used for lifting loads.

10.11.3 The contractor shall send to the COR training certificates of all the personnel that will perform the task.

10.11.4 The contractor shall send to COR the Maintenance Program of the equipment and machinery that will be brought onto the compound.

10.11.5 The contractor shall forward to the COR the loading and unloading procedure prior to the operation.

10.11.6 The contractor shall plan to ensure the lifting capacity of the crane or arm relative to its load.

10.11 ROAD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

10.12.1 The vehicle shall have the basic elements of emergency response.

10.12.2 Vans and trucks shall have vehicle back-up alarms and back-up sensors.

10.12.3 The contractor shall submit to the COR the required documents of vehicles

(ownership card and mechanical inspections).

11.0 PAYMENTS

11.1 The Contractor shall provide a fixed-priced, lump sum proposal to the

Contracting Officer.

11.2 The Contractor shall submit one copy of all payment invoices, with the appropriate backup documents to the COR. The COR will determine if billed services have been satisfactorily performed. If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the COR will, within seven days, request the Contractor to submit a revised invoice.

11.3 The Contractor shall specifically identify his last invoice as "Final Invoice."

The Final invoice shall include the remaining payment claimed to be due under the basic contract and all modifications issued, if any. The final invoice shall also have the Contractor's Release of Claims Certificate attached.

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NOV 2021

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE

PROCUREMENT OF

EPA-DESIGNATED

ITEMS IN SERVICE

AUG 2018

AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS

52.225-19 CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL IN A

DIPLOMATIC OR

CONSULAR MISSION

OUTSIDE THE UNITED

STATES

MAY 2020

52.227-19 COMMERCIAL

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

LICENSE

DEC 2007

52.228-3 WORKERS’COMPENSA

TION INSURANCE

JUL 2014

52.228-4 WORKERS’

COMPENSATION AND

WAR-HAZARD

INSURANCE

APR 1984

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

JAN 2022

52.246-26 REPORTING

NONCONFORMING

ITEMS

NOV 2021

The following clauses are provided in full text:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the

Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract , subcontract , or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at

52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services —Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-

Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services , or any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services " in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at

52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions . As used in this provision—

Backhaul , covered telecommunications equipment or services , critical technology , interconnection arrangements , reasonable inquiry , roaming , and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for

Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment .

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul , roaming , or interconnection arrangements ; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services

, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract . Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul , roaming , or interconnection arrangements ; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award

Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services ".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the

Government in the performance of any contract , subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation . The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry , for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services , or use any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services . The

Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer :

(i) For covered equipment —

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier , CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph

(b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer :

(i) For covered equipment —

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier , CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph

(b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions . As used in this clause—

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE

Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment ; or system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract , or extending or renewing a contract , with an entity that uses any equipment , system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services , regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract .

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul , roaming , or interconnection arrangements ; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer , unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information ; in the case of the Department of Defense, the

Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the

Contracting Officer (s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause:

any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services , and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services .

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and “reasonable inquiry” have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on

Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award

Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the

Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management

(SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions . As used in this provision—

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services "…